Quick Summary
- Count your big suitcases and measure how the pram folds before you choose a vehicle.
- Medium SUVs and minivans usually work better than tiny compacts for Orlando families.
- Hola Car Rentals makes it easy to compare boot friendly categories and add strong cover.
Start with your luggage list
Before you look at cars, list exactly what you will bring to Orlando. Two large hard shell suitcases, a folded pram, a changing bag and perhaps a cabin case quickly fill the boot of a small saloon. Think about the size of the pram when it is folded, including the wheels, and whether it folds flat or remains bulky. A quick measure at home helps you visualise how everything will stack in the boot on arrival.
If you book your car rental in advance with Hola Car Rentals, you will see the typical model examples for each category. You are not guaranteed that exact model, but the examples give a realistic sense of how many big bags fit in the back and whether a pram will still slot on top without blocking rear visibility.
Which categories work for two cases and a pram
A very small economy hatchback often struggles with two large checked suitcases on their side. You may find you need to fold a rear seat to make everything fit, which leaves no safe space for a child seat or extra passengers. For most families, a compact or intermediate SUV is a more relaxed choice because the boot opening is taller and deeper.
Many parents travelling with a baby or toddler prefer an SUV with a generous boot so the pram frame and wheels can stay in one piece. That means you can unfold it quickly in the car park without wrestling with parts while the Florida sun beats down. If you have three children or travel with grandparents, an Orlando minivan option with three rows of seats keeps everyone comfortable and leaves big space behind the third row for buggies and bags.
Travellers carrying sports equipment, extra suitcases or mobility aids may find the larger van category in Orlando more practical. These vehicles are longer and taller, so they swallow hard cases and folded pushchairs without needing to fold seats down. Hola Car Rentals clearly marks van and minivan categories, helping you judge how much space you are booking before you reach the airport.
Daily life in Orlando with a family boot
In Orlando, the boot becomes your basecamp. At theme park car parks you will load the pram, picnic, spare clothes, ponchos and maybe a change of shoes. A slightly bigger vehicle makes it easier to grab what you need without everything tumbling out onto the tarmac. If you are staying close to the parks, choosing a Disney area pick up can also cut the first long transfer with tired children and heavy bags.
Hola Car Rentals partners with brands such as Alamo, National and Budget, and many itineraries include All Inclusive plus options with maximum liability coverage and free travel insurance up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. That way you can focus on how comfortably the family and luggage fit rather than worrying about surprise charges. Remember that free cancellation up to forty eight hours before pick up makes it easy to move to a larger boot if you realise you have under estimated how much you are packing.
FAQ
Will two big suitcases fit in a compact car in Orlando?
Two large cases can sometimes fit in a compact saloon if they are soft sided and flexible, but hard shell luggage often needs one rear seat folded to sit upright. If you also have a pram, a compact SUV or intermediate SUV is usually a more relaxed choice so you can keep all passengers safely belted with the boot still closing easily.
Is a minivan too big for everyday driving?
Modern minivans are longer than SUVs but feel surprisingly normal to drive thanks to light steering, good visibility and reversing cameras on many models. For families with several children, grandparents or a lot of luggage, the extra boot space behind the third row is worth it. Hola Car Rentals makes minivan categories easy to identify so you can decide if the extra space justifies the slightly larger footprint.
What if my luggage grows during the holiday?
Shopping outlets and extra souvenirs are very tempting in Orlando. If you know you will buy more, it is safer to book something with a little extra boot space from the start. On many itineraries you can still benefit from Hola Car Rentals free cancellation up to forty eight hours before pick up, so you can adjust to a larger category if your packing list grows while you are still at home planning.
